Given that the diameter of a ping pong ball is 40 mm and a tennis ball has a diameter of 6.8 cm, what is the ratio of the ping p

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pav-90 [236]

3 years ago

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Given that the diameter of a ping pong ball is 40 mm and a tennis ball has a diameter of 6.8 cm, what is the ratio of the ping p

ong ball to the tennis ball.

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Alik [6] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-13T23:22:11+03:00

Alik [6]3 years ago

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6.8cm*10^2=680mm
40/680=1/17 is the ratio

Irina18 [472] · Answer 2 · 2022-09-14T00:37:49+03:00

Irina18 [472]3 years ago

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First write them both with the same units, then compare.

1: convert both into mm
>> Ping pong = 40mm,
>> Tennis = 6.8*10=68mm

2. Compare
>> (Ping pong)/(tennis) = 40/68 = 10/17